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Coming of Age
Rock · 2014

Coming of Age

Foster the People

January 14, 2014 · Sony Music Japan International Inc.

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Coming of Age represents a pivotal sonic pivot for Foster the People, trading the neon-drenched synthesizers of their debut for a more organic, guitar-forward sound. It feels like the musical equivalent of a California sunset: warm, slightly hazy, and imbued with a sense of ending and beginning.

The track is anchored by a bright, jangly guitar riff that recalls the alternative rock of the 1990s, but it is elevated by the band's signature high-fidelity production and Mark Foster's intricate vocal layering.

Moments Worth Listening For
The entrance of the bright, chorused guitar riff that defines the track's melodic identity
The bridge where the percussion intensifies and the vocal layers reach a shimmering, psychedelic peak
The final refrain where the 'coming of age' hook repeats over a thickening wall of sound
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